Measles Exposure in California
A traveler carrying measles exposed thousands of California travelers to the highly infectious disease by flying from Munich, Germany, through Los Angeles to Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Health officials confirmed the case and highlighted the severity of measles, which is more infectious than COVID-19 and can be deadly, especially for children. The recent case is part of over 140 measles cases recorded in the U.S. this year.
Key Points
- Traveler carrying measles exposed California travelers
- Measles is highly infectious and can be deadly
- Over 140 measles cases recorded in the U.S. this year